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EF03 CBV

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,557 mi
Last recorded133,557 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,557 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished, but no cords showing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 133,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished, but no cords showing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 126,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,367 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 123,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 93,136 miles

Front tyres getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 93,136 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front tyres getting low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,623 miles

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,546 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 5 Apr 2008 57,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2007 46,585 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 46,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,514 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 35,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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EF03 CBV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 CBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF03 CBV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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